PM Persad Bissessar Meets With Prime Minister Of St Lucia To Advance Regional Cooperation
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar met with Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister and current CARICOM Chairman, Philip J. Pierre, for talks aimed at strengthening ties between the two Caribbean nations and advancing shared regional priorities.
Prime Minister Pierre was accompanied by Saint Lucia’s Attorney General, the Honourable Leslie Mondesir. Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar was joined by Trinidad and Tobago’s Attorney General, John Jeremie, SC, along with Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Sean Sobers and officials from the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.
The meeting gave both leaders the chance to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore how Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Lucia can continue collaborating to advance regional priorities. Discussions centred particularly on health and crime-fighting cooperation, reflecting both nations’ focus on improving the safety, security, and well-being of their citizens.
In his role as CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Pierre also briefed Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar on developments regarding a request for an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the appointment of the CARICOM Secretary-General.
Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar reaffirmed her commitment to working closely with regional partners to deepen Caribbean cooperation and pursue initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to the people of the region, noting that the two nations remain focused on building a stronger, more united Caribbean.
